Leinster could be out of the RDS for two seasons due to redevelopment
Leinster could be out of the RDS for two seasons
Leinster’s residency at the Aviva Stadium could last two seasons while the RDS is being redeveloped.
The province had hoped that their temporary move across Ballsbridge while the Anglesea Stand is being reconstructed would be for one year, but the job could take twice that long.
A notice circulated by the RDS to local residents indicated that the €50m project to build a modern 6,775 capacity stand with enhanced corporate facilities and dressing-rooms will take “approximately two years”.
Hoardings have been erected at the venue and the building work is believed to be imminent, with Leinster playing the majority of their home games at the Aviva Stadium starting with their URC opener against Dragons on Friday week.
Leinster also have the option of using Croke Park for bigger games and will host Munster there on October 12.
Chief executive Shane Nolan recently said that the province had sold 15,000 tickets for the season ahead.
However, no matter how successful the move to the Aviva Stadium proves, Leinster will return to the RDS having signed a 25-year lease in 2022.
Leinster have been contacted for comment.